Butterfly Host Plants For Sale

Pollinated flowers are followed by round passion fruit that ripen to yellow and contain a tangy tropical tasting clear flesh that surrounds each of the small black inedible seeds. To learn more see the Passionfruit datasheet by Purdue Horticulture: https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/passionfruit.html#Varieties...

A popular and easy to grow beauty that is now considered to be very rare if not extinct in its native habitat of Mexico. An application of fertilizer at this time may also be beneficial in spurring flower production.Average moist, well-drained, moderately...

Lilac Chip is one of the newest introductions in this line of compact, basically sterile Butterfly Bushes. The small size, exceptional flower power, and spreading habit lends Lilac Chip to use in the perennial border, as a groundcover, smaller spaces,...

In mild winter climates they can get fairly large but are certainly amenable to pruning. This Turk's Cap has won the prestigious Lynn Lowery Award from the Native Plant Society of Texas! For more on Greg's introductions from the SFA Gardens website click...

A tough and hardy, drought tolerant, perennial US Native. Masses of tall wispy deep pink spikes are covered by a succession of large pink butterfly-like flowers throughout summer.

Large, up to 5" wide, sweetly fragrant, long-lasting, pure white flowers are produced from spring to fall or year round under warm, frost-free conditions. The Snow Queen Passionflower is a host to the Gulf Frittilary Butterfly and will most likely serve...

Sweetly fragrant clusters of 2", star-like, pure white blooms are produced continuously throughout the summer months against a rich glossy green foliage. Train it on a trellis or other support to produce a small-medium sized fragrant evergreen vine.

Rich red 3" flowers clusters. Pentas are considered to be deer resistant and moderately salt tolerant. Where not hardy, heat and humidity tolerant Pentas make wonderful annuals for gardens or containers.

Drought tolerant, deer resistant, and reliable. This exciting new day-length neutral and thusly free flowering Black-Eyed Susan was discovered at Dupont Nursery near Plaquemine, Louisiana and is sure to bring in the butterflies and pollinators as well...

Masses of 1" yellow-eyed bluish purple daisies absolutely cover this plant for weeks in late summer and fall. May not tolerate poor drainage but at the same time will do well in most soils from clay, calcareous, limestone, and sand.

The most current treatment in the Flora of North America separates the two as individual species. Rudbeckia texana and R. A rosette of large, rich dark green glossy foliage subtends the flower stalks.

Nectar-rich, light purple flowers are produced continuously from spring to fall on tall spikes that butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds cannot seem to resist! Lavender Porterweed is a medium to large growing exceptionally full and vigorous Porterweed...

Revels in the heat and sun but is known to flower in some shade as well! Deer resistant, moderately salt tolerant, and a tough and easy to enjoy native with flower power. A.k.a. Texas Sage, Scarlet Salvia, Tropical Sage.

Lilac Chip is one of the newest introductions in this line of compact, basically sterile Butterfly Bushes. The small size, exceptional flower power, and spreading habit lends Lilac Chip to use in the perennial border, as a groundcover, smaller spaces,...

It dies to the ground in winter, but faithfully returns from the ground each spring. It flowers all summer and fall. On a recent trip to west Texas, we saw what must have been over 50 butterflies on one vine! Coral Vine is considered invasive in some...

It is known to have escaped in several other states - California, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and others along the eastern half of the US. For these areas consider some of the sterile or near sterile hybrids like " Lo' & Beholdtm Blue Chip ".

Attracts butterflies, bees, and a variety of other pollinators. This rare plant is sustainably produced in nurseries and is now available to the public. The Yellow Purple Coneflower or Yellow Coneflower, Echinacea paradoxa var.

These seedlings originated from a vigorous native Louisiana population of this beautiful perennial. An excellent cut flower that can last for up to a week in a vase. For more about Dawn, the wonderful arboretum, and Stephen F Austin's excellent horticultural...

The last image in the group with a Bumblebee on the spikes of Henry Duelberg Sage was contributed by L Ledda of Texas. Thank you for allowing us to use this image! This Greg Grant introduction produces loads of medium-dark blue spikes of tubular flowers...

It is definitely worth the trip and they have a great Butterfly festival each fall. Readily reseeds under good conditions. A native of the southern most portions of Texas and Florida, Crucita can be found in flower as early as mid summer to late fall.

Super easy and tough. A durable and reliable US native perennial, Stoke's Aster comes highly recommended and its easy to see why with its moderate drought resistance, few pest or disease problems, deer and rabbit resistance and the fact that it revels...

White, fragrant bloom spikes reaching 16", are held against the green, velvety foliage. Considered by many to be the best white butterfly bush. Attracts scads of butterflies. Butterfly Bush is considered invasive in some areas, please consult your local...

A vigorous clump forming perennial common to stream banks and moist areas but will do fine in average garden soils. This Rudbeckia is unusual in that it will grow and flower quite well even under deciduous shade.

The flower clusters make great resting places for tired pollinators. This is an award winning perennial and has received the Royal Horticulture Society's Award of Garden Merit. Dense flat topped clusters that can be 6" or more across are composed of tightly...

An application of fertilizer at this time may also be beneficial in spurring flower production. Kobalt Anise Sage is sometimes often sold as 'Cobalt'. Deep cobalt-blue tubular flowers are held atop the medium green lightly fragrant foliage from summer...

This Greg Grant introduction produces loads of white spikes of tubular flowers from late spring to fall on this durable, Texas tough native. An application of fertilizer at this time may also be beneficial in spurring flower production.

Blooms from late spring through summer. Finely textured blue-gray foliage on a plant that becomes more dense with age. Great for smaller pollinators. Each golden yellow petal is heavily splashed with burgundy and surround the tall brown central cone of...